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Pa. prison guard was focus of armed SERT standoff

The Associated Press

Posted:
04/08/2013 10:06:41 AM EDT

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa.—Police say a state prison guard has been taken into custody after a seven-hour standoff that began after he assaulted his wife and stepdaughter at a residence in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Police say the incident began about 11 p.m. Sunday when Baker allegedly physically assaulted the females, prompting them to flee. Police say Baker then retreated to his basement with a loaded shotgun and told police, "I'm not leaving here without a fight."

The state police Special Emergency Response Team surrounded the home about 35 miles south of Pittsburgh and advised neighbors to stay inside.

Department of Corrections officials confirm Baker is a guard at the state prison in Pittsburgh, but couldn't discuss his current status.